However, they were seen together at the 2010 Turkish Grand Prixand at theCanadian Grand Prixin Montreal on the 13th of June 2010, sparking speculations that they were back together. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has had one of the most successful careers in Formula 1 history. [132][133], Earlier in his career, Hamilton was criticised for being hot-headed at times, as demonstrated when he was disqualified in Imola in the GP2 Series for overtaking the safety car, something he went on to repeat four years later in Formula One at the 2010 European Grand Prix in Valencia. [43], Asked in 2002 about the prospect of becoming one of the youngest ever Formula One drivers, Hamilton replied that his goal was "not to be the youngest in Formula One" but rather "to be experienced and then show what I can do in Formula One". [136] As Hamilton became more widely considered the best driver of his era, public and expert debate moved from his status in modern Formula One to his status among the greatest drivers in history. That is part of the greater appeal of Lewis today. [2] His father, Anthony Hamilton, is black and is of Grenadian descent, while his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, is White British, and from Birmingham,[11] making him mixed-race;[12] Hamilton has identified as black. Hamilton entered the final round of the 2010 season with a chance of winning the title, but ultimately finished fourth as Sebastian Vettel won the race to take his maiden drivers' crown. [218][219][220] In 2021, Hamilton recalled: Mine and Seb's battle were my favourite so far. Pundit and commentator Will Buxton compared the character and driving styles of the pair, labelling Hamilton as the faster driver with more natural ability but with an intellect to match Rosberg's. "[327] The town mayor subsequently accepted his "gracious apology". [190], Hamilton's debut season saw him partner two-time and defending World Champion Fernando Alonso. There is plenty going on for youngsters there are cinemas, gyms, swimming pools, all sorts., MORE : Mum forced to carry disabled son up and down two flights of stairs every day. Consequently, he ensured that the racing prodigy enjoyed the support of the McLaren team, which in 2001 offered him the opportunity to take a significant step in his racing career by competing in Formula Renault. [165][166] After winning his fourth and fifth world titles, Hamilton's place among the greats of the sport became firmly established in the opinions of experts, rivals and teammates alike,[167][139][161][168][169][138][170][171][172][173] with some journalists and pundits considering the possibility of Hamilton being the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Because of his career as a car racer, he hasnt given full attention to music as he considers racing more important. Linda Hamilton is the Stepmother of Lewis Hamilton. [263] The money went towards the fire services and animal welfare charities. Contrary to the opinion of many, Hamilton is not just a racer but a songwriter and has over the years writing, in different genres, about 80 songs. [72][73] In his first season with the Silver Arrows, Hamilton secured a sole race victory, winning the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he converted an unexpected pole position into a winning margin of over 11 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Kimi Rikknen,[74] alongside a number of podium finishes and pole positions, finishing fourth in the standings once again, the third time in five years. He's clearly got the right racing mentality. In his inaugural season, Hamilton set numerous records as he finished runner-up to Kimi Rikknen by one point. Hamilton has been a staunch Arsenal fan right from the age of five. Sky Sport's Mark Hughes, commented: "Rosberg has a more scientific methodology, looks to fine-tune more specifically than Hamilton who typically tends just to find a balance he can work with, then adapt his driving around it. In later years a white ring was added and the ribbons were moved forward to make room for logos and advertisement space. [152], Figures in the sport such as Emerson Fittipaldi and Christian Horner have voiced their support for Hamilton's ability to connect with fans, while Bernie Ecclestone frequently commented on his admiration of Hamilton's ability to promote the sport, noting how he is happy to engage with fans, unlike some of his peers. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. [131] In 2010, Hamilton drove Senna's original title-winning McLaren MP4/4 as part of a tribute documentary by the BBC motoring show Top Gear. "[22] Dennis wrote in Hamilton's autograph book: "Phone me in nine years, we'll sort something out then. 1974 E. Fittipaldi Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's fight for the 2014 title was one of the most fascinating battles in any sport. [23] Hamilton's father later set up his own IT company. [340] According to BBC Panorama, the leasing deal set up by his advisers appeared to be "artificial" and "did not comply with an EU and UK ban on VAT refunds for private use". Prior to that, he paid out $21.7m on a unique six-bedroom detached villa in West London, which he is currently refurbishing. [200] The rivalry between the pair led to speculation that either Hamilton or Alonso would leave McLaren at the end of the season;[201][202][203] Alonso and McLaren terminated their contract by mutual consent in November that year, ending his and Hamilton's time as teammates. 2009's car [at McLaren] was very, very far off and was the worst car that I've had. He used to be an ambassador for Stevenage and everybody loved him because of that but talk about an own goal hes really messed up here., MORE : This woman is sending over 4,000 Christmas cards to support LGBTQ people. 1999 M. Hkkinen, 2000 M. Schumacher Brawn stated that Formula One was working to increase diversity within the sport, with efforts targeted at increasing driving opportunities at grassroots level as well as across all roles in Formula One. Hamilton achieved four race-wins in the 2012 season as he finished fourth in the standings. Jamie Woodhouse Saturday 6th June 2020 11:44 PM. Not a sign from anybody in my industry which of course is a white dominated sport. She got married to Anthony C Hamilton in 1979. Robert Kubica, who raced with them before Formula One, recalled how they were competitive both on and off the track, saying that "they would even have races to eat pizza, always eating two at a time. In 2007, Hamilton suffered racist abuse from Spanish Formula One supporters at the Chinese Grand Prix. [381][382] Two days before the 2010 Australian Grand Prix, Victoria Police witnessed Hamilton "deliberately losing traction" in his silver Mercedes-AMG C63, and impounded the car for 48 hours. [19] This led to a full 2002 Formula Renault UK campaign with Manor Motorsport in which he finished third overall. Among thousands of comments left since 2007, some included racial insults. [279][280][281] In August 2017, Hamilton visited Havana with UNICEF to learn more about its first development programmes in Cuba. He's a quality driver, very strong and only 16. I started playing guitar when I was 13. His Lifestyle, Net Worth and Personal Life. Lewis Hamilton. The film was shown on ITV1 during Soccer Aid, and helped raise over 6 million for UNICEF. I was shocked theres no way this is a slum area, no way. [356] In 2020, Neat Burger was crowned Best Vegan Restaurant of the Year at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. We are not born with racism and hate in our hearts, it is taught by those we look up to. Currently, He is living in Hertfordshire, and working as Racecar driver. [35] In 1998, Dennis called Hamilton following his second Super One series and British championship wins,[19] to offer Hamilton a role in the McLaren driver development programme. Childhood Story, plus untold biography facts. [55] At his home race at Silverstone, Hamilton overtook two rivals at Becketts, a series of high-speed bends where overtaking is rare. She added: I think hes got a bloody nerve. For Biography starters, F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton was born on the 7th day of January 1985. When he was two years old, his parents separated and thus young Hamilton moved in with his mother. [252], In December 2020, Hamilton confronted the Bahrain's human rights abuses and spoke out on the allegations of sportswashing. [22], Hamilton has been praised for his consistency, especially in his time at Mercedes. [24] This led some to believe that Rosberg would achieve greater success in Formula One, the highest level of open-wheel racing, due to the intellectual capacity required to manage brakes, energy harvesting, tyre management and moderate fuel usage. [222] In 2008, Hamilton was heckled and otherwise abused during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya by several Spanish spectators who wore black face paint and black wigs, as well as shirts bearing the words "Hamilton's familly [sic]". Rosberg had 22 victories, 50 podium finishes and qualified ahead of Hamilton 36 times. ', "Lewis Hamilton's bravery stood out at 10 what he has done since is extraordinary", "Lewis Hamilton 'greatest ever' F1 driver ahead of Michael Schumacher Sam Bird", "Is Lewis Hamilton the greatest British sportsman of all time? If he keeps this up I'm sure he will reach F1. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton once snubbed his childhood hero Ayrton Senna as he chose the 'most all-round driver' in F1 history. [328], Hamilton's contribution and influence has been recognised regularly in the Powerlist, an annual list of the most influential Black Britons, in which he has ranked in the top 10 in 2016 and 2017. [235], In June 2020, it was announced that Hamilton had established The Hamilton Commission with the Royal Academy of Engineering. [97] Following the murder of George Floyd while being arrested in May 2020, which sparked national and global protests,[239] Hamilton criticised prominent figures in Formula One for their silence on the issue, writing on Instagram: I see those of you who are staying silent, some of you the biggest of stars yet you stay silent in the midst of injustice. In 2015, he collaborated with Bose & Spinz Beats Inc to create his F1 soundtrack, which he released in September that year. 1979 J. Scheckter, 1980 A. Jones [192] McLaren denied favouring Alonso, and the FIA subsequently vindicated the team, stating that "McLaren were able to pursue an optimum team strategy because they had a substantial advantage over all other cars nothing which could be described as interfering with the race result. In 2019, Hamilton splashed out a whopping $38.5million on a stunning penthouse in New York. Lewis Hamilton was born to his father, Anthony Hamilton -a black-British. Hamilton pledged 20m of his personal wealth to support the work of the charity, including supporting organisations and programmes that narrow the gap in employment and education. [136] Sports journalist for The Telegraph, Luke Slater, goes as far as to argue that "[t]here have been few better representatives of the sport than Hamilton [both] on and off the track. As the season reached its conclusion in Brazil, it became a clear two-way fight for the title between the home favourite Felipe Massa and the young Briton. [71][81] During the season, Hamilton signed a two-year contract with Mercedes, reported to be worth up to 40million per year, making him the best-paid Formula One driver in history. While Hamilton immediately sought to correct his remarks, the leader of Stevenage Borough Council described the comments as "disappointing" and noted that people felt "very offended". She helped raise Lewis as well as supported his career. In their time as teammates, tensions arose between the two drivers and McLaren as a result of several incidents. He has had a long time and seemingly unending rivalry with Ferrari driver, Sebastian Vettel. [29] In addition to racing, he played association football for his school team with eventual England international, Ashley Young. [206], In their time together as teammates, Hamilton and Alonso won 8 of 17 races in the 2007 Formula One season. During the season, Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 pole positions and 100 race wins, respectively. [262] In January 2020, he donated US$500,000 (approximately 383,000) to a variety of causes relating to the bushfire crisis in Australia. His father's name is Anthony Hamilton and his mother's name is Carmen Larbalestier. [182] At the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton brought with him a striking blue-and-green design in honour of team sponsor Petronas but was prevented from using the helmet by the FIA. [298][299] Neat Burger also launched the "Kids Eat Free" scheme, serving free meals to school children during the half-term break. [229] At the start of his Formula One career, Hamilton said that he "tried to ignore the fact [he] was the first black guy ever to race in the sport" but later stated that he had since grown to "appreciate the implications",[230] and changed his approach to promote equality within the sport. The team's policy of letting the pair fight freely led to several acrimonious exchanges both on and off the track, culminating in Hamilton defying team-orders at the season finale in Abu Dhabi and deliberately slowing to back Rosberg into the chasing pack at the end of the race in an unsuccessful bid to encourage other drivers to overtake his teammate, which would have allowed him to win the title. 2011 S. Vettel [274][275][276] In 2015, Hamilton took part in an exhibition to highlight UNICEF's work and to celebrateits twenty-year partnership with Starwood Hotels. "[366] In 2018 he was named the PETA Person of the Year for his vegan activism. It's knowing I was racing against an incredible driver, not only that but a great man in Seb who is a four-time world champion and we were racing against another team, he was at Ferrari who were very strong at the time. They dated for four years, until June 2007, when they finally parted ways including American singer Rihanna, 18-year-old Model Sofia Richie, and Winnie Harlow amongst others. Nicholas is also a professional racing driver. Following Rosberg's retirement in 2016, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel became Hamilton's closest rival in two championship battles, in which Hamilton twice overturned mid-season point deficits to claim consecutive titles again in 2017 and 2018. [336][337][338] That year, Hamilton received criticism from UK members of parliament for avoiding UK taxes. His supreme apartment is located in the exclusive Fontvieille district which has a population of just over 3000 people. 1984 N. Lauda WATCH: Lewis Hamilton & Co. Ditch Their Usual Modes of Transport for Classy Alternatives at Monaco. [156] Since Hamilton's rookie season in 2007, Formula One's annual global revenue rose by 53%, to $1.83billion as of 31 July 2016. Yes, everyone knows about his successive domination in Formula One racing. [277][278] In June 2017, Hamilton joined the Super Dads initiative, a special UNICEF campaign that highlighted the critical role played by fathers in early childhood development. [245], During the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix weekend, including on the podium, Hamilton wore a T-shirt bearing "Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" on the front and "Say her name" with a photo of Taylor on the back, in reference to the killing of Breonna Taylor. People come up to me from different ethnic backgrounds saying, "My kid wants to be you one day", and I can assure you that when I started racing, there weren't people from those [ethnic backgrounds]. 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He's not afraid to take risks. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton caused a mini furore in his home town of Stevenage this week when he suggested it may have been a slum when he was growing up. "[121], Hamilton is regarded as one of the best wet-weather drivers in the sport, with some of his best performances occurring in those conditions. [151] Others have attributed his lack of appreciation to the perceived predictability of results during the turbo-hybrid era, likening his period of dominance to that of Schumacher in the early 2000s, and to tennis players Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova, all of whom became more appreciated in the latter part of their careers.[154][151]. 2013 S. Vettel Michael Schumacher, speaking about Hamilton in 2001[36], Hamilton continued his progress in the Intercontinental A (1999), Formula A (2000) and Formula Super A (2001) ranks, and became European Champion in 2000 with maximum points. One which is comparable to Michael Schumacher. However, Vettel's season unravelled with a number of driver and mechanical errors, while Hamilton's run of six wins in seven in the latter half of the season saw Hamilton clinch the title in Mexico for a second year running as he set a new record for the most points scored in a season (408). [99] The pair frequently exchanged the championship lead throughout the seasonoften sparring (and occasionally coming together) on trackand entered the last race in Abu Dhabi level on points. When Hamilton won the 2008 F1 World Championship, after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix, he had become the youngest driver ever to win the championship at age 23 years and 301 days,[411][412] a triumph that was beaten by Sebastian Vettel in 2010. [47][48] Williams had come close to signing Hamilton but did not because BMW, their engine supplier at the time, would not fund him. 2001 M. Schumacher The winnings did not only earn him local popularity but influenced his decision to major in racing as against football, a sport he actively participated in at the John Henry Newman School with hopes of becoming a professional. What strikes me now about him now is his maturity [Hamilton] recognises he is a role model and the influence he has and the responsibilities that come with it. Lewis was actually slammed for blaming the much younger driver. He was also listed in the 2020 issue of Time as one of the 100 most influential people globally, and was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours. "[325], In December 2018, Stevenage-born Hamilton caused controversy at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards where he said on live television, "It really was a dream for us all as a family to do something different. That is something I want to be involved in. As a driver he is absolutely outstanding as good as there's ever been. After a series of break-ups and make-ups that ensued between 2011 and 2013, the couple finally broke up officially in February 2015. It was the first season since 1994, when Alain Prost retired from the sport following his fourth and final World Drivers' Championship title in 1993, that the field did not contain a car bearing the No. 1952 A. Ascari I fly a lot less now. [95] Hamilton clinched the title at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix with three rounds to spare and ended the season 124 points clear of his team-mate, Bottas, who finished second in the standings. 2009 J. Button, 2010 S. Vettel Hamilton's apartment comes with 4 bathrooms, a steam room and a 300 sq ft sun terrace. [383][384][385], In 2017, Hamilton's rights management company 44IP opposed Swatch Group's application to register a trade mark for "HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL" in Europe for the sale of watches and timepieces. 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Hamilton said: "As a sportsman in the public eye, I know I have a role to play in helping to tell the stories of the world's most vulnerable children and I jumped at the chance to be able to do that again after a visit to Manila. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton's father belonged to the black community and Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton's mother belonged to the white community, so he owns a . Not all the champions can say that. [45] He also won the Bahrain F3 Superprix[46] and twice raced in the Macau F3 Grand Prix. [104] Masi was subsequently removed from his role as race director,[105] with the FIA World Motor Sport Council report finding that "human error" resulted in the failure to follow Formula One Sporting Regulations concerning the withdrawal of the safety car, but also that the final standings "are valid, final and cannot now be changed. He was elected FIA Personality of the Year four times (2014; 2018; 2020; 2021),[441][442][443][444] and was inducted to FIA Hall of Fame in 2017. 1997 J. Villeneuve While there were some on-track flash points, most notably the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, when Vettel accused Hamilton of brake checking and drove into Hamilton in retaliation, earning a penalty,[217] the pair developed a strong mutual respect in a hard but fairly contested fight. 2009 N. Hlkenberg Hamilton, who now lives in Monaco, also lived in a council-owned semi with his mum. Although Hamilton made his foray in Formula Renault in 2001 when he was aged 16, events that enabled him to get into the championship was his confidence (induced by numerous karting titles) to introduce himself to McLaren team boss Ron Dennis at an award ceremony when he was aged Nine in 1995. I accept it, realise it and I'm glad that I'm accountable for it. His performance was contrasted with that of his team-mate Bottas, who spun four times and finished a lap down in 14th place. The site contained an image of Interlagos that allowed users to leave nails and porcupines on the track for Hamilton's car to run over. I take great pride in that. [226] In 2021, Hamilton was subjected to online racist abuse following a dramatic win at the British Grand Prix. At the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, he sported an altered helmet design with the addition of a roulette wheel image on the top. 1981 N. Piquet 2022 F. Drugovich, 2022 season: First winless season in Formula One. 1995 M. Schumacher [390], In 2015, Hamilton was ranked as the richest British sportsperson, with an estimated personal fortune of 88million. [62], Hamilton's first season in Formula One saw him partner two-time and defending World Champion Fernando Alonso. Hamilton is the first and, as of 2022[update], the only black driver to race in the series. [152][153] Holden has suggested that racial bias may have contributed towards Hamilton's perceived lack of popularity relative to his achievements, with Hamilton's race and physical appearance being mixed-race and often seen sporting earrings, dreadlocks and designer clothing alienating some of the sport's traditional white, elderly male fanbase. 44 for the remainder of his career. To start with, Lewis Hamiltons family life is just as complicated as his relationship life. [51] After the season British magazine Autosport featured him in their "Top 50 Drivers of 2005" issue, ranking Hamilton 24th. Apart from the talent, he's a good guy, he gets out on the street and supports and promotes Formula One. Hamilton has had an excellent relationship with his mum. I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars. [387][388][389], In 2010, Hamilton, like many other Formula One drivers, moved to Monaco, purchasing a house worth a reported 10million. One, his biological, the other, his step. I have got a phone call with the CEO later today to discuss how we can work on getting rid of all the leather supplied to the cars. [31], Hamilton began karting in 1993 and quickly began winning races and cadet class championships. 1954 J. M. Fangio I sold my plane over a year ago. Well give you a taste of the engaging nature of Lewis Hamiltons Bio. "[71] New driver number regulations brought in for 2014 allowed drivers to pick a unique car number to use for their entire career, and so Hamilton elected to drive under his old karting No. Following a successful first season at McLaren, Hamilton signed a multi-million-pound contract to stay with the team until 2012. Mr Lugmayer owns the four-bedroom property on Woodfield Road where Hamilton lived between 1997 and 2001 while he was making his name on the British go-karting circuit. He won the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award in 2008[431] and the Sportsman of the Year Award in 2020. It all began from the Rye House Kart where he proved himself as a racing prodigy to watch out for by winning championships. 1956 J. M. Fangio George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, KG, KT, PC, FRS, FRSE, FSA Scot (28 January 1784 - 14 December 1860), styled Lord Haddo from 1791 to 1801, was a British statesman, diplomat and landowner, successively a Tory, Conservative and Peelite politician and specialist in foreign affairs. In the history of the sport, Hamilton is the only driverto win at least one race in every seasonthat he has competed in. Paddy Lowe has suggested that "he turned out to be the best rookie there has ever been" and that "his first half-season is just the most extraordinary in history. [118][119] Ross Brawn wrote that "over the course of [2018], Hamilton hardly put a foot wrong, winning not only the races he should have, but also some where the opposition was stronger, and that is the true mark of a champion. Biography and Wiki of Lewis Hamilton Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, aka Lewis, has been given the title of Sir after his commendable performances in the world of car racing. 1975 N. Lauda [204] In subsequent years, tensions between the pair dissipated, and the mutual respect has grown,[205] with Alonso praising Hamilton in 2017 saying "[Hamilton] was able to win with a dominant car, with a good car like 2010 or 2012, or with bad cars like 2009 and 2011. The F1 aces father Anthony Hamilton built a garage for his sons first Mercedes in the property. The film was shown on ITV1 during Soccer Aid and helped raise over 4.9 million for UNICEF. 2021 M. Verstappen [38], Hamilton began his car racing career in the 2001 British Formula Renault Winter Series, finishing fifth in the standings. The rest, as they say, is history. ", "After a sixth world title, should Lewis Hamilton be considered greater than seven-time winner Michael Schumacher? Before the end of the year, Hamilton announced, to much surprise, that he would be joining Mercedes for the 2013 season, replacing the retiring Michael Schumacher. The partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering was established to find ways in which motorsport can engage more young people from black backgrounds with science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects and, ultimately, employ them in motorsport or in other engineering sectors. [253][254] Hamilton spoke to human rights organisations and legal experts. [341] Despite not residing in the UK, HMRC data published in 2019 puts Hamilton among the top 5,000 highest UK tax payers. "[267], In 2012, Hamilton began working with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Hamilton also owns an apartment in Manhattan, New York which he bought for US$40million in 2017, and an estate in Colorado where he has said he would live after his retirement. [401][402] He has set several records throughout his career. "[113][210], In their time together as teammates, Hamilton and Rosberg won 54 of 78 races over four seasons. I'm Lewis Hamilton. 44IP alleged that Swatch Group's application was made in bad faith and that it was contrary to "fair competition" in relation to 44IP's existing "LEWIS HAMILTON" mark. I race in 19 different countries, so I earn my money in 20 different places and I pay tax in several different places, and I pay a lot here [UK] as well. [413][414], Throughout his career, Hamilton has received several awards and honors. "[209] Sports journalist Paul Weaver contrasts their upbringings;[209] Rosberg, an only child, was born in Germany but brought up in Monaco and was the son of a wealthy former Formula One world champion, Keke Rosberg, whereas Hamilton was born on a council estate in Stevenage, and his father had to work multiple jobs to fund his son's junior racing.[24]. 2008 L. Hamilton [22], Hamilton first tested for McLaren in late 2004 at Silverstone. Armed with innumerable Karting titles which saw him named Karting player of all times (an unbeaten record he still holds), Hamilton was confident of what life had in stock for him in racing and sought advancement into Formula Renault. [393], Before the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton signed a contract to stay with Mercedes until the end of the 2018 season in a deal reportedly worth more than 100million over the three years, making him one of the best-paid drivers in Formula One. 1989 A. Prost, 1990 A. Senna [208] Hamilton and Rosberg were first teammates in 2000, when they were in karting. 2018 G. Russell, 2019 N. de Vries lewis hamilton childhood home. [329][330] In 2021, Hamilton was named the most influential Black Briton in the 14th Powerlist, for his sporting success and his advocacy in the Black Lives Matter movement. Table of contents. The way minorities are treated has to change, how you educate those in your country of equality, racism, classism and that we are all the same. [note 2] Jim Holden writing in Autocar suggests Hamilton might not only be among the greatest British drivers in Formula One, but one of the greatest British sportsmen. [339] Following the leak of the Paradise Papers in November 2017, it was reported that Hamilton had avoided paying 3.3million of value added tax (VAT) on his private jet, worth 16.5million. Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE HonFREng (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver currently competing in Formula One, driving for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. "[342][343], Hamilton also has interests in music, saying that "music has been a huge passion of mine since I was really young. Hamilton, a 33-year-old at the time, had this to say about the 20-year-old Verstappen while attributing the youngsters age to the incident. [223] The FIA warned Spanish authorities about the repetition of such behaviour,[224] and launched a "Race Against Racism" campaign. He has made his tires last. [321][322] He subsequently deleted the video before later deleting all content from his social media channels,[323] although he returned to actively using his social media accounts on 17 January 2018. [102][103] Four days after the race, the FIA announced that it would conduct an internal investigation into the incident. Born and raised in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Hamilton joined the McLaren young driver programme in 1998 at the age of 13, becoming the youngest racing driver ever to be contracted by a Formula One team. 1, deciding to stay with his old karting No. 2019 L. Hamilton, 2020 L. Hamilton 1988 A. Senna Hamilton said he thought the penalty was "quite light if anything" and only regretted the loss of points. 1. "[265][266] The next year, he announced his aim of being carbon neutral by the end of the year, saying: "I don't allow anyone in my office, but also within my household, to buy any plastics. The rivalry between him and Rosberg intensified, climaxing in a heated battle at the US Grand Prix where Hamilton won in an action-packed, wheel-to-wheel battle with his teammate to clinch the title with three races to spare. After winning his fourth title in 2017, he entered 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in a gold helmet with four stars adorning the top of the helmet with the words World Champion. 2005 F. Alonso [30] In February 2001, he began studies at Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS), a private sixth-form college in Cambridge. Please stay tuned for more interesting, If you see something that doesnt look right in this article, please place your comment or, Madison Beer Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Sia Furler Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Halle Bailey Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Alex Albon Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Lil Nas X Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Childhood Biography Diary- for FORMULA ONE DRIVERS, Guanyu Zhou Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Daniel Ricciardo Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. [225] Shortly before the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, a website owned by the Spanish branch of the New York-based advertising agency TBWA and named pinchalaruedadeHamilton, which translates into English as "burst Hamilton's tyre", was featured in the British media. [369], Hamilton is a fan of art and has said that one of his favourite artists is Andy Warhol. The official Formula One website describes him as "invariably a fierce but fair fighter".[71]. She has been seen several times at some of his bigger races and also at championships giving moral support to her son who has not failed to make her proud. 1992 N. Mansell During pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mercedes introduced its "zero sidepod" car design, which was radically different to that of its competitors. Not all the champions can say that. 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[32][33] Two years later, he became the youngest driver to win the British cadet karting championship at the age of ten. 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